Veigar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Veigarvs Rakan

AMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Veigar vs Rakan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Veigar wins with a 87.5% win rate (+75.0%) over Rakan based on 8 games. Rakan wins the early laning phase while Veigar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Veigar vs Rakan matchup.

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Veigar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Veigar performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Veigar - 87.5% win rate in this matchup
Veigar
87.5% WR
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Rakan vs Veigar matchup - 12.5% win rate
Rakan
12.5% WR

Who Wins the Veigar vs Rakan Matchup?

Veigar wins the Veigar vs Rakan matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 8
87.5%
Win Rate
12.5%
2.8
CS / min
1.7
677
DMG / min
405
12,640
Gold / game
10,281
135
Heal / min
282
363
DMG Mitigated / min
1,253
1.1
CC / min
1.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Veigar vs Rakan Matchup Summary

The Veigar vs Rakan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 87.5% win rate compared to Rakan's 12.5%, giving Veigar a 75.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rakan controls the early laning stage, but Veigar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rakan needs to press advantages before Veigar reaches their power spikes, while Veigar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rakan leads by 1,037 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar players can confidently pick into Rakan and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rakan away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Veigar vs Rakan Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

Veigar is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Veigar holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.8Veigar
1.7Rakan
Veigar significantly out-farms Rakan by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Veigar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Rakan players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
677Veigar
405Rakan
Veigar heavily out-damages Rakan by 273 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,640Veigar
10,281Rakan
Veigar generates a commanding 2,359 more gold per game than Rakan. This substantial economic advantage means Veigar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rakan should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Veigar
1.4Rakan
Both Veigar and Rakan provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
498Veigar
1,535Rakan
Rakan vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 1,037 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rakan can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Veigar Build Against Rakan

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Rakan, providing the mobility and stats Veigar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Veigar against Rakan are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Rod of Ages and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Veigar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Rakan. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Veigar vs Rakan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rakan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Veigar early game win rateVeigar0.0%
Rakan early game win rateRakan100.0%
Late Game
Veigar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Veigar late game win rateVeigar100.0%
Rakan late game win rateRakan0.0%

Rakan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Veigar. This lopsided early game means Rakan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Veigar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Rakan. Extended games heavily favor Veigar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Rakan must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Veigar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Veigar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Veigar Runes Against Rakan

Domination rune tree - Veigar primary runes vs RakanDomination
Electrocute - best Veigar rune vs RakanTaste of Blood - best Veigar rune vs RakanGrisly Mementos - best Veigar rune vs RakanUltimate Hunter - best Veigar rune vs Rakan
Sorcery rune tree - Veigar secondary runes vs RakanSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Veigar rune vs RakanTranscendence - best Veigar rune vs Rakan
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Veigar to press their advantage against Rakan, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Veigar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Veigar's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Veigar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.77%3236.792512,71140.8%57.5%
53.57%3086.694312,49151.6%55.0%
47.20%2505.886012,54544.4%48.8%
46.35%2336.485512,02743.4%48.8%
42.13%1976.390311,81740.7%43.4%
38.95%1906.282611,46731.8%45.1%
48.66%1876.383711,73837.5%57.0%
52.97%1856.292012,89553.9%52.5%
55.74%1836.592912,24359.7%53.1%
51.98%1776.788112,65447.6%54.4%
51.79%1686.490012,02551.4%52.0%
52.80%1616.484211,88549.2%55.2%
56.64%1436.11,00012,32660.9%53.2%
49.25%1346.187212,17840.7%55.0%
44.80%1256.394511,89434.7%51.3%
53.39%1186.790313,48658.5%49.2%
52.25%1115.791012,33253.5%51.5%
58.88%1076.51,00613,82945.5%64.9%
50.00%1006.991312,19746.7%52.7%
48.00%1006.487012,11041.5%52.5%
56.00%1006.698313,93268.6%49.2%
53.06%986.488211,59153.3%52.8%
42.86%986.792213,08144.1%42.2%
64.58%966.51,10712,52252.6%72.4%
61.70%946.691612,12564.8%57.5%
49.44%896.588112,87545.7%51.9%
48.28%876.51,02113,54653.6%45.8%
53.49%866.379311,50442.5%63.0%
52.50%806.888912,46255.6%50.0%
51.28%786.183712,71653.1%50.0%
57.14%776.392213,91765.2%53.7%
44.16%776.690013,28743.2%45.0%
55.26%767.01,02613,14255.9%54.8%
50.00%746.592012,12250.0%50.0%
54.93%716.71,02813,88555.2%54.8%
43.66%716.390211,41343.3%43.9%
52.11%716.91,05113,82452.6%51.9%
50.72%696.686512,07264.3%41.5%
58.21%676.790913,60664.5%52.8%
45.31%646.398111,23342.4%48.4%
67.19%646.71,01313,50770.6%63.3%
61.29%626.81,07012,91752.2%66.7%
45.76%594.175411,33439.1%50.0%
50.85%596.61,02613,16942.1%55.0%
51.85%545.582612,57747.4%54.3%
52.83%535.493013,60050.0%54.0%
45.10%516.51,02513,50040.0%47.2%
55.10%496.380112,39643.8%60.6%
63.83%475.690913,49968.4%60.7%
59.57%476.691011,87962.1%55.6%
54.35%465.386011,98658.8%51.7%
45.45%446.694714,14442.9%46.7%
41.86%436.11,00711,97050.0%33.3%
55.81%437.191412,22363.2%50.0%
52.50%406.397014,32353.9%51.9%
61.54%396.092813,04954.5%64.3%
48.72%395.877710,96036.8%60.0%
50.00%387.090214,51650.0%50.0%
38.24%345.781013,34536.4%39.1%
48.39%316.396813,23041.7%52.6%
54.84%316.791212,13241.2%71.4%
63.33%306.589211,88153.9%70.6%
37.93%292.679111,8679.1%55.6%
37.93%292.974211,56436.4%38.9%
51.72%296.489613,58071.4%45.5%
62.96%274.672411,56487.5%52.6%
22.22%276.31,05611,5610.0%35.3%
54.17%246.51,05514,10542.9%58.8%
65.22%236.599812,27860.0%69.2%
43.48%236.678713,53937.5%46.7%
47.83%236.887211,96357.1%43.8%
47.83%232.573310,81150.0%46.1%
54.55%226.698713,79660.0%50.0%
59.09%226.589213,32271.4%53.3%
66.67%216.21,00315,27050.0%73.3%
42.86%214.784510,47754.5%30.0%
60.00%206.993312,29176.9%28.6%
30.00%202.15848,83416.7%50.0%
42.11%196.41,13212,62550.0%36.4%
47.37%196.677611,39037.5%54.5%
68.42%196.11,31714,09871.4%66.7%
42.11%196.597013,447100.0%21.4%
52.94%176.189913,06050.0%54.5%
52.94%176.491813,78960.0%50.0%
31.25%166.41,27613,74520.0%36.4%
56.25%163.71,03610,39855.6%57.1%
60.00%156.41,09613,42233.3%77.8%
42.86%143.669110,01662.5%16.7%
35.71%146.483110,67520.0%75.0%
42.86%146.387911,98375.0%30.0%
57.14%142.966210,12250.0%62.5%
35.71%146.177311,61342.9%28.6%
30.77%132.165610,2810.0%50.0%
58.33%127.288215,52760.0%57.1%
58.33%122.456610,75033.3%83.3%
50.00%127.11,09112,25150.0%50.0%
58.33%125.81,16510,45375.0%50.0%
63.64%112.567010,70350.0%71.4%
45.45%112.573011,06150.0%42.9%
54.55%116.496612,60171.4%25.0%
54.55%112.465210,84160.0%50.0%
36.36%116.778012,93850.0%28.6%
30.00%102.371610,20050.0%16.7%
60.00%106.71,02314,13650.0%62.5%
80.00%106.094915,15066.7%85.7%
44.44%94.51,13014,1490.0%57.1%
33.33%91.96238,76716.7%66.7%
25.00%82.261810,69950.0%16.7%
37.50%83.480411,2040.0%60.0%
25.00%85.789711,89450.0%16.7%
25.00%86.11,10412,74033.3%20.0%
87.50%82.867712,6400.0%100.0%
37.50%82.558410,49850.0%25.0%
57.14%73.986912,446100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.21,11810,92750.0%33.3%
57.14%77.31,02714,57750.0%60.0%
42.86%76.41,08912,7310.0%75.0%
42.86%76.685711,50733.3%50.0%
50.00%66.591414,805100.0%40.0%
33.33%65.294811,40725.0%50.0%
33.33%66.483113,4840.0%50.0%
66.67%64.31,06311,870100.0%50.0%
66.67%63.099413,204100.0%60.0%
83.33%66.51,05313,010100.0%75.0%
16.67%64.85347,55425.0%0.0%
50.00%65.985711,7600.0%75.0%
50.00%67.289713,29550.0%50.0%
83.33%67.192516,347100.0%75.0%
50.00%66.498412,40050.0%50.0%
60.00%56.21,12814,2670.0%75.0%
60.00%52.66968,66233.3%100.0%
80.00%55.51,10013,527100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.31,15512,54066.7%50.0%
60.00%56.71,15412,82750.0%66.7%
100.00%56.587011,681100.0%100.0%

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Veigar vs Rakan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Veigar do against Rakan in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Veigar vs Rakan matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to Rakan's 12.5%, a 75.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Veigar do against Rakan in the early game?

In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Veigar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Veigar do against Rakan in the late game?

In the late game, Veigar takes over the Veigar vs Rakan matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Veigar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Veigar vs Rakan matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Rakan with a 87.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 75.0 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Veigar build against Rakan?

The best Veigar build against Rakan includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Veigar runes against Rakan?

The best Veigar runes against Rakan use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Veigar vs Rakan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Veigar counter Rakan?

Yes, Veigar has a favorable matchup against Rakan with a 87.5% win rate. Veigar strongly counters Rakan in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Veigar against Rakan?

When playing Veigar against Rakan, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Rakan. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.